(2) Pediatrician Physician Nonpersonal Services at Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Navajo Area is soliciting quotes for Pediatrician Physician Nonpersonal Services at the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility in Chinle, Arizona. This acquisition is an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. Proposals are due by March 25, 2026, at 23:00Z.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires non-personal services from Pediatric Physicians to provide comprehensive medical care. Services include regular and overtime hourly rates, as well as weeknight and weekend on-call/standby services. All services must be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Key personnel must meet specific qualifications, including board certification, a valid unrestricted DEA license, PALS/NRP certifications, and specific immunization and health requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), implied fixed-price based on CLIN structure.
- Period of Performance: One three-month base period plus three three-month option periods, totaling one year.
- Tentative Start Date: May 1, 2026.
- Base Period: May 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026.
- Option Periods: Three consecutive three-month periods, extending through April 30, 2027.
- NAICS Code: 561320 (Professional and Managerial Placement Services) with a $34.0 million small business size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: March 25, 2026, at 23:00Z. Questions are due 10 days prior to the offer due date.
- Submission Format: Proposals must be submitted in PDF format, with each volume clearly labeled as a separate file.
- Submission Method: Offers must be emailed to Whitney Shorty at whitney.shorty@ihs.gov.
- Proposal Requirements:
- Volume 1: Administrative Documents (including the IHS IEE Representation Form).
- Volume 2: Past Performance (maximum 8 pages, including 2-5 CPARs and 2-5 Past Performance Questionnaires).
- Volume 3: Technical Capability and Approach (maximum 8 pages, detailing approach, key personnel profiles, and recruitment/retention plan).
- Volume 4: Price (maximum 2 pages, with detailed pricing aligned with the Schedule of Items).
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Past Performance
- Technical Capability and Approach
- Price (Note: No pricing information should be included in Volumes 2 and 3).
Eligibility
This is an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside solicitation.